Stephen Jackson Questions LeBron James' "Dog Mentality:" Watch

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Some people think LeBron could be doing a lot more.

LeBron James has been one of the most scrutinized players in the world of sports over the last few years and it's clear why. When you're at the top of your game, people expect a lot from you and there have been times where James hasn't stepped up when it matters. LeBron is currently stuck with an NBA Finals record of 3-6 which has made some people think he's not as good as some of the greats like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. After losing to the Clippers in the season opener, James began to face even more criticism.

During Stephen A. Smith's radio show, Stephen Jackson spoke about LeBron's recent struggles and had some interesting comments on what his problem is these days. As Jackson explains, James hasn't lived up to some of his predecessors because he lacks the "dog mentality" required to win championships.

Jackson's sentiments have been shared by many other analysts who think LeBron needs to dig deeper to pull off wins. After the Lakers' first game, James seemed to have a bit of a laissé faire attitude which simply won't fly if they're trying to win a championship this season.

Perhaps James will be able to pull it together as the Lakers season marches forward.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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